Sunday, May 24, 2026 · Pentecost
Acts 2:38
Bible verse for Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Acts 2:38
“Peter said to them, "Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
— Bible (KJV) · Read Acts in context
The scene behind the verse
Jerusalem, Israel. 50 days after Passover. Peter stands before thousands of Jews who just heard 120 disciples speak in their native languages...
Original language
metanoeō (μετανοήσατε) — complete change of mind and direction, not just feeling sorry
Historical context
This was the first Christian sermon ever preached, launching the global church
What most readers miss
Peter is speaking to the same crowd that crucified Jesus 50 days earlier
Common misconception
People think this is about getting dunked in water to join a church. But Peter is offering the same crowd that killed Jesus a complete identity transplant — from Christ-killers to Christ-followers.
How this verse has been applied
If you've been putting off baptism, call your pastor today. If you're already baptized but living differently, ask yourself: 'What would change if I really believed the Holy Spirit lives in me?'
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